Philip Shaw No. 17 Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet 2023 antonio-galloni-vinous 90-92 POINTS - Burghound

90-92 POINTS - Burghound

due to the combination of a lighter crop and extended ripening

carefully blended and prepared for bottling

Light Blush in appearance

100% Petit Manseng

Philip Shaw No. 17 Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet 2023 antonio-galloni-vinous 90-92 POINTS - BurghoundMerlot is well suited to the cool climate conditions of the Orange region producing consistent crops of high quality fruit from the Koomooloo vineyard. Philip Shaw The Conductor Merlot wears a medium colour with bright red hue and smells of rich clear berry fruits. Aromatics are complex and layered with strong varietal character with just a hint of vanilla from aged barrels. This 100% merlot is mouth filling and bright supported by fine tannins.